shifter boots.. part # and cost??

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shifter boots.. part # and cost??

Postby vrmmmpshhh » Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:03 pm

has anyone replaced their shifter boots, my girlfriends roadster has the typical heated centre console and im guessing the boots are dead..

does anyone know the cost of the boots?
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Postby rodent » Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:23 pm

$64 for both boots from Mania.
Think they might be somewhat cheaper in Japan 8)
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Postby vrmmmpshhh » Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:28 pm

unfortunately im back in aus now!!

dammit shoulda got them there.
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Postby OMY005 » Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:53 pm

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Postby JSE » Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:28 am

I got mine from Mania. Black Leather can't remember how much though. It looks nice, sits alot lower and has more depth then the original boots/gaiters that like to sit up in a pyramid like action.

When took mine out the rubber boot was totally destroyed and the penny dropped..... so thats the reason theres so much hot air coming from the hole in my shift boot haha
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Postby trader » Sun Sep 24, 2006 7:13 pm

Not a bad prixce from MX5 Mania. I just paid $69 from Corkhill Bros in Canberra...
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Postby Casey » Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:19 pm

JSE wrote:I got mine from Mania. Black Leather can't remember how much though. It looks nice, sits alot lower and has more depth then the original boots/gaiters that like to sit up in a pyramid like action.


Wrong boot.

JSE wrote:When took mine out the rubber boot was totally destroyed and the penny dropped..... so thats the reason theres so much hot air coming from the hole in my shift boot haha


Right boot. 8)
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Postby Okibi » Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:32 pm

While it's all apart you might as well replace the shift bush and get that \"like new\" shift feel again.

Or upgrade to a metal version like this one from Wheelspin.

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Postby meanmx » Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:12 pm

Hey Okibi. What's the benefit of a metal shift bush over the plastic one besides longer wearing. Also do you know of anywhere else that will sell them online as I looked at their website and it wasn't great. Thanks in advance

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Postby Okibi » Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:21 pm

Nope just longer wearing I think, being less flexible than the plastic one it may be a tiny bit more direct but i'm not sure if you'd notice, I was unable to tell because I’ve only ever gone from a worn plastic one to a metal one.

If you want one e-mail Leslie@Wheelspin.com.au
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Postby irwin83r » Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:02 pm

Okibi wrote:Nope just longer wearing I think, being less flexible than the plastic one it may be a tiny bit more direct but i'm not sure if you'd notice, I was unable to tell because I’ve only ever gone from a worn plastic one to a metal one.

If you want one e-mail Leslie@Wheelspin.com.au


what the metal bush cost you?? it steel or brass??? got any detailed pics/drawings with sizes :D

might make some at work :P
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Postby Okibi » Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:23 pm

Here's a hint.... it's like the stock one, except different.

I wonder if a stainless steel shift \"bush\" would be better?
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Postby bruce » Fri Oct 06, 2006 1:05 pm

Does the shifter 'pop out'?
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Postby Okibi » Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:14 pm

Pop out of what?
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Postby Insurgence » Sat Oct 07, 2006 1:07 pm

what are the symptoms of needing to replace any of these parts?

also does anyone know the frequency of replacing the turret oil? :mrgreen:
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